Scarpetta Philadelphia

Used to be one of my favorite Italian places to eat But since the pandemic, it’s just not the same The bartender downstairs can’t make a drink at a soda shop, so how would they expect him to make a drink at the bar no less ? All an all I will still go back and give them another chance. Let you know how it worked out. Oh, but the valet is the best feel like he’s one of the few people who cares maybe because he works for the hotel.

The service was fantastic from the moment we walked in and spoke to the hostess to our servers (I believe our server was Sal). Sal was kind, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was beyond amazing. The aged duck was so good, it could almost make you cry. The scallops were seared perfectly and sweet. The octopus was so buttery soft and flavorful that I wish I could have eaten ten more servings. Even the bread was superb and well paired with the three accoutrements. I will definitely return whenever I visit Philly again.

Dining at Scarpetta Italian Restaurant was a fantastic experience. The bread service was a delightful start, truly amazing. The food itself was excellent, and the mocktails were a pleasant surprise. What really stood out, though, was the top-notch service. Our waiter, despite not sharing our Astros fandom, provided excellent service throughout the meal, making our visit all the more enjoyable. Interesting fact: In slang, “scarpetta” refers to the act of using a piece of bread to mop up or soak up the remaining sauce or juices on a plate after finishing a meal, typically in a restaurant. It’s a casual and informal term used to describe this practice of savoring every last bit of flavor from a dish, often seen as a sign of really enjoying the food. So, when someone says they’re doing “scarpetta,” they mean they’re using bread to clean their plate of any remaining delicious sauce or juices.

I took my boyfriend to scarpetta for his birthday. We checked in with the hostess and got seated right away. Our table was by the window overlooking rittenhouse square park. We both ordered the lump crab gnocchi with lemon preserve. It was sooo good. The dessert was truly the best part! You simply cannot go wrong with a chocolate cake! They also acknowledged that I was celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday which was very appreciative. Shout out to our amazing server, Sal Dee!!! 11/10 service! He was so kind!!! All around amazing experience we will definitely be back!

10/10 we had the most incredible dinner here last night. I’m pretty particular and I thoroughly enjoyed absolutely everything about this restaurant start to finish. The food….the ambiance…the DRINKS. My husband and I can not wait to come back. I ordered the seared scallops with spaghetti squash and a cucumber Gimlet ….no words. INCREDIBLE. The gimlet was the most delicious drink I’ve had in a very long time and the meal was superb. The portions were absolutely perfect and a “normal” amount, not too large and we left fully satisfied and full. New favorite Philly restaurant!!